All the need-to-know Facebook updates from 2024: Here’s what’s happening on Facebook this year [updated monthly]

"I know exactly what's going on with Facebook all the time." 

. . . Said no social media manager ever. 

Let's face it: Keeping up with Facebook changes as a busy social media manager is tough. But it's not impossible!

Every month, we put together a list of the most important Facebook updates – and we post them right here for you. So you don't have to scroll for hours to find the lastest Facebook news. 

We update this resource every month. So go ahead and add this page to your bookmarks. 

And check out these other resources if you want to know what's happening on other social media platforms: 

• LinkedIn updates from 2024
• Instagram updates from 2024
• TikTok updates from 2024
• X (Twitter) updates from 2024

Let's get you all caught up on the top Facebook headlines from 2024.  

Everything you need to know about Facebook updates in 2024

Here are the Facebook updates and headlines every social media manager needs to know about this year.

Facebook updates from April 2024 

Facebook launches a new full-screen video player
This new player will have features such as full-screen mode, a slider to skip ahead in longer videos, and additional options to allow you to pause, jump back, or forward.

Facebook updates from March 2024 

Wait, are we back to poking friends on Facebook?
*Poke poke* Have you noticed pokes are back on Facebook? Do you have this option on your account?

More features might be in store for Meta Verified
Links in Reels, better access to customer support, and faster ad reviews – these are just some of the features that Meta is looking to add to Meta Verified.

Facebook updates from February 2024 

Boost Facebook posts and avoid the extra fees
Want to avoid the 30% Apple service charge? There’s a new way for small businesses to boost posts while avoiding those fees, according to Meta.

Generative AI prompts may be coming to Facebook
Want to avoid creative blocks? Facebook is testing generative AI prompts for post captions.

Want to cross-post from Facebook to Threads?
Meta is running a test on iOS devices that will allow users to cross-post from Facebook to Threads. Sadly, it isn't available in the EU. Do you think this feature will be useful?

Facebook updates from January 2024 

EU users can unlink their Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger
Based in the EU? Meta says you’ll be able to unlink your Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger accounts. Plus, you’ll be able to unbundle your Marketplace and Facebook Gaming accounts.

Summary

That’s all for now! See you next month for even more Facebook news and platform changes. We update this resource every month. 

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